Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X100 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,294,102).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X100 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2294102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Vivo X100 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X100 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X100 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo X100 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2294102 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X100 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X100 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X100 Ultra by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo X100 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X100 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Vivo X100 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.